D IS GOOD AT COOKING (UPDATED!)

Another night at James and D's house and another great meal. This time it wasn't a sit down situation - it was a tapas spread that just didn't quit. I probably put on about 5 pounds at dinner alone. I don't care though. It was too delicious to worry about the ever expanding waistline.

And even more challenging was creating perfect food for the very wide variety of palates in attendance. From James to Matty Chaymez to ... the two of us. Just a lot of different styles in the room. Not an easy assignment for the cook!

I'm not totally up on all the ingredients, but I can quickly describe the goodness you're seeing up there:
- orzo salad with dill and edamame
- homemade tabouleh
- homemade hummus
- shrimp, pear and walnut in phyllo
- cheese and leek tartlet
- tempeh with pea puree
- veggie sliders
- cheeseburger sliders

Amazing. D was even prepared to make us a scallop dish but we were just too full. Well, sorta. We actually had some cookies we brought from One Girl Cookies in the neighborhood. They were pretty good. Prettier than they were delicious, but still good.

Bottom line, D is a hero. Great dinner, great wine, great friends. I realize I'm sounding cheesy, but it's true. Awesome time.

NOTE: UPDATE! I GOT THE INGREDIENTS FROM D!

Hummus -
Chickpeas
Garlic
Tahini
Onion
Lemon Juice

Tabouli -
Cracked wheat (bulgar)
Tomatoes
Cucumber
Fresh mint
Fresh Parsley
Scallions
Lemon Juice
Olive Oil

Orzo Salad -
Orzo
Frozen edamame
Red onion
Artichoke hearts
Fresh dill
Apple Cider vinegar
Olive Oil

Cheddar Tarts -
Cheddar cheese
Leeks
Half and half
Eggs

Shrimp and Pear Purses -
Shrimp
Pear caramelized with brown sugar
Toasted walnuts
Phyllo dough
Soy sauce

Veggie Sliders -
Chopped broccoli, carrots and onion
Mashed black beans
Fresh breadcrumbs
Roasted garlic

Cheeseburger Sliders -
Ground beef
cream cheese
lemon juice
chopped sweet onion